http://articles.getacoder.com/travel_and_leisure/ski_resorts.htm Free Content For Your Website http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Rocky and mountainous regions of the southwestern parts of the United States are home to an estimated 4,861,515 Coloradans this year 2007. Although almost half of the State of Colorado's geographical make up is flat, in blatant contrast to the rugged Rocky Mountain region of the United States where it resides, Colorado is made up of more than 500 mountain tops that stretch up to more than 4,000 meters in height - making it the only state in the United States that goes beyond 1,000 meters in elevation. Out of the 500 towering peaks, 51 of which are called "fourteeners", that is, those of its kind that elevate up to 14,000 meters and even more. Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:57:48 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Colorado_Ski_Areas_1435901x1217347068.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Colorado_Ski_Areas_1435901x1217347068.htm Packing for vacation is certainly not everyone's favorite thing to do. While the anticipation of the trip is quickly building and your mind is racing with the excitement of the fun in store, figuring out what to bring can not only be confusing, but can become stressful. Still, there are definitely a few tricks to packing just the right clothes to ensure you won't have to buy a whole new wardrobe once you arrive. Wed, 23 Jul 2008 20:45:47 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Packing_it_in_For_a_Breckenridge_Vacation_1538567x1216860347.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Packing_it_in_For_a_Breckenridge_Vacation_1538567x1216860347.htm Sun Peaks is one of the largest ski resorts in Canada with 20 feet of snowfall and generous amounts of sunshine year round. From mountain biking to tennis to alpine hiking, this modern resort just west of the Okanagan region will make a superb family vacation spot this summer. Tue, 22 Jul 2008 22:42:30 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Sun_Peaks_-_Family_Vacation_Spots_in_BC_Okanagan_Valley_1435900x1216780950.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Sun_Peaks_-_Family_Vacation_Spots_in_BC_Okanagan_Valley_1435900x1216780950.htm To get ready for those great ski vacations you want to take, plan ahead and begin looking around for the best prices you can find on ski equipment. There's no reason to spend more than you have to when it comes to quality ski equipment. Bargains abound if you are willing to spend just a little time and effort in looking for them. Sun, 20 Jul 2008 03:11:41 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Ski_Vacations_-_How_to_Score_Great_Prices_on_Your_Ski_Equipment_1538568x1216537901.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Ski_Vacations_-_How_to_Score_Great_Prices_on_Your_Ski_Equipment_1538568x1216537901.htm Ski vacations will require ski equipment. But whether you buy your ski equipment or rent it will depend, for the most part, on whether you're a beginning skier or a pro on the slopes. If you're a beginner or just trying out the sport, it will probably make more sense for you to rent the equipment before investing your money in what can be an expensive purchase. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 17:41:41 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Ski_Vacations_-_How_to_Rent_Ski_Equipment_1538569x1216503701.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Ski_Vacations_-_How_to_Rent_Ski_Equipment_1538569x1216503701.htm Now Keystone is bigger and better with the arrival of the long-awaited expansion of Independence Bowl. Ski Keystone's 3 massive mountains and 5 wide bowls which offer bumps, steeps, and jumps and some of the US's finest tree skiing. Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:51:00 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Keystone,_Colorado_-_Stay_in_the_Village_at_the_Mountain_Base_1538571x1216299060.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Keystone,_Colorado_-_Stay_in_the_Village_at_the_Mountain_Base_1538571x1216299060.htm Information and tips about skiing in the resort of Chamonix. The various lifts and slopes, entertainment, nightlife etc. Fri, 11 Jul 2008 20:18:36 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skiing_in_Chamonix,_France_1435903x1215821916.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skiing_in_Chamonix,_France_1435903x1215821916.htm Nestled snuggly between Stowe and Sugarbush lies the town of Williston in the Green Mountain state more commonly known as Vermont. Easily accessible off of Interstate 89, and just four miles away from Burlington, VT, and the Burlington International Airport, Williston boasts home to many hotels to stay, but none that offer that home away from home feeling like the Residence Inn by Marriott. The rooms at the Residence Inn by Marriott in Williston Vermont feature spacious suites, fully equipped kitchens, free wireless Internet access and an Indoor pool. Wed, 09 Jul 2008 23:47:29 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Look_to_Residence_Inn_in_Williston_For_Your_Next_Vermont_Ski_Trip_1510337x1215661649.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Look_to_Residence_Inn_in_Williston_For_Your_Next_Vermont_Ski_Trip_1510337x1215661649.htm Or even better yet check out a new ski resort you have not been to, and an even better idea is to find one that is almost in your backyard and do a modified Staycation. Summer is considered off season for ski resorts and ski towns, so you can find less people which means a more relaxed time; the ski lifts usually are still operating and they will give you astounding scenic views and take you to some marvelous hiking trails and wilderness areas. Pack a picnic lunch and spend a day on the top of the ... Mon, 07 Jul 2008 19:13:36 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Head_Off_to_Your_Favorite_Ski_Resort_This_Summer_1510335x1215472416.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Head_Off_to_Your_Favorite_Ski_Resort_This_Summer_1510335x1215472416.htm Ski vacations are an All-American favorite for rugged individuals, sporty couples and families who thrive on skiing and snowboarding on powdery white slopes. There is nothing more invigorating than planning to take a winter vacation, packing your snow gear and heading off with your loved ones to the mountains in the distance. Mon, 07 Jul 2008 17:10:15 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Ski_Vacations_-_Favorite_American_Resorts_1510336x1215465015.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Ski_Vacations_-_Favorite_American_Resorts_1510336x1215465015.htm Aspen Mountain has long been proclaimed now the playpen of the stinking rich and famous - and absolute is. But palpable is also a great district to gate a family ski vacation. Sun, 06 Jul 2008 17:22:16 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Aspen_Big_Sky_Ski_Vacations_1510340x1215379336.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Aspen_Big_Sky_Ski_Vacations_1510340x1215379336.htm If you are ascendancy or near Washington State, you should exactly check out Crystal Mountain. With an elevation of 7004 feet and a vertical drop of 3102 feet, Crystal Mountain without reservation sits below Mount Rainier, which has a top elevation of 14, 408 feet. Between the months of November and April, several feet of fresh powder deluge on Crystal Mountain, due to the frore Shower storms routine to the area. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 19:31:18 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Crystal_Mountain_Ski_Vacations_1510341x1215300678.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Crystal_Mountain_Ski_Vacations_1510341x1215300678.htm When planning for ski vacations and you're just starting out in the sport of skiing, you won't need to buy high-end clothing, but you will need to make sure that whatever you wear is warm and waterproof. You'll need gloves, goggles, a hat or helmet liner, long underwear, ski socks, ski pants and a jacket, and a turtleneck or fleece sweater. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 10:34:19 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Ski_Vacations_-_Choosing_Your_Clothing_and_Boots_1510339x1215268459.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Ski_Vacations_-_Choosing_Your_Clothing_and_Boots_1510339x1215268459.htm Skiing is the most popular sport, among tourists and many times a reason for making their Austria travel. Austria is a destination, which is flocked by visitors all the year round, but the winters abound with number of opportunities for winter sports, of which skiing is the most popular. Sat, 05 Jul 2008 02:48:43 -0400 http://articles.getacoder.com/Skiing_During_Austria_Travel_1435904x1215240523.htm http://articles.getacoder.com/Skiing_During_Austria_Travel_1435904x1215240523.htm I've been coming to Chamonix Mont Blanc in the French Alps for over 10 years now. During that time I have witnessed a complete change in direction in the ethos of the Town. Chamonix was once labelled the Ibiza of the slopes in a report in the Times. 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